# OMATA: Design, Los Angeles, United States

> OMATA: OMATA Inc. is a design and engineering company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014 by Julian Bleecker. Based in Los Angeles, United States.

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# OMATA

OMATA Inc. is a design and engineering company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014 by Julian Bleecker.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Design Los Angeles, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 4 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $3.3M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Feb 2017

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About OMATA

OMATA Inc. is a design and engineering company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014 by Julian Bleecker.

The company specializes in creating premium components for high-end bicycles and alternative urban transportation. OMATA's flagship product, the OMATA One, is the first digital cycling computer that features a unique analog movement. It combines advanced GPS technology with a stylish analog speedometer design. Key features include a custom mechanical movement developed with Seiko Precision Instruments, a durable aluminum housing, USB-C charging, and Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity. The device also has a companion iOS app for tracking rides and integrating with Strava, with an Android app currently in development. OMATA's mission emphasizes the joy of cycling without the distraction of gadgets, focusing on refined design that honors the sport's history. The company gained significant recognition through a successful Kickstarter campaign, ranking in the top 2% of all campaigns, and has raised a total of $2.8 million in funding.

## What company datasets say OMATA raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$3.3M** in dollars

Rounds **2**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$1.9M**

Last round date **Feb 2017**

SEC Form D **$1.9M sold, 1 filing, last Feb 2017**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 2 on the team.

- **John-Rhys Newman** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Julian Bleecker** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Michael Halbherr*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

hardware custom mechanical sub-assembly garmin mount adapter gps bike computer consumers product design analog and digital integration consumer goods & retail bike data analytics manufacturing internet of things information technology & services gravel bike speedometer outdoor cycling technology ride data recording cycling data tracker

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Design
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33999, SIC 5099
- **Region:** California
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/omata)

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